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Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD is an orthopedist in HOUSTON, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.
The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:
During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.
Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.
He completed residency at Houston Methodist Hosptial. He has a state license in Texas.
Residency: Houston Methodist Hosptial
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Aetna Student Health, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, Aetna Transplant, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, Texas Kids First /Fidelity Security Student Accident Plan, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, Occunet, UnitedHealthOne, Reny Company Workers' Comp, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, UMR, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, Student Assurance Services Student Accident Plan, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Injury Management Organization, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, Texas Monarch/Web TPA Student Accident Plan, CareWorks Workers' Comp and Aetna Premier Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in HOUSTON, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Austin Edward Wininger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,460
Mako $1,369 |
TRIATHLON $48 |
AEQUALIS PERFORM $43 |
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$297
ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $297 |
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Channel Drain $182 |
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Dr. Austin Wininger specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Wininger's clinical interests: hip replacement, revision knee arthroplasty, and revision hip arthroplasty. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.
